HC Deb 23 February 1911 vol 21 cc2087-8
Mr. NORMAN CRAIG

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can state what provision is made for instructors to the junior division of the Officers' Training Corps; and whether, if any unit is willing to pay for an instructor, the Army Council makes any provision for supply?

Mr. NORMAN CRAIG

also asked whether the list of persons open for employment as instructors to the junior division of the Officers' Training Corps is composed wholly of men who have completed their service; and whether provision could be made for instruction by men still serving with the colours or of young and up-to-date instructors?

Mr. HALDANE

A list of specially selected ex-non-commissioned officers, who are young and up-to-date, is kept at the War Office from which names are forwarded to all contingents who apply for them. Several contingents have been so supplied with instructors with very satisfactory results. The names are not kept on the list for more than twelve months after they have left the colours. It is not considered to be in the interests of the Regular Forces to appoint serving noncommissioned officers to be instructors to these contingents.